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Farlis Family History

Farlis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fallis, Farris, Faris, Karlin, Carlin, Paris, Harris, Barlas, Allis

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Where is the Farlis family from?

You can see how Farlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Farlis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Farlis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Farlis families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Farlis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Farlis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Farlis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Farlis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Farlis. 43% of Farlis men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Truck Driver
    29%

What Farlis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 313 census records available for the last name Farlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Farlis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 25 immigration records available for the last name Farlis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Farlis. For the veterans among your Farlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Farlis lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Farlis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Farlis in 1965 was 67, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Farlis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Farlis ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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